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Pick up safety

Because last week, when the kids were marching in, there were parents that were driving past them, very closely, instead of waiting and letting them come into the band room safely, cones will be going up on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 p.m to prevent cars from coming near or past the band room doors.

If you would like to park on the other side of the cones, you will need to do so before the cones go up. Otherwise, everyone will need to park on the other side of the cones; they will not be moved.

Also on Saturdays, depending on what time the kids are let out, the cones will be going up 30 minutes before they come in.

We have to look out for the safety of our children. We hope you all understand.

Parent meeting 8/14

The next parent meeting of the Band Boosters will be Tuesday, August 14 at 7pm in the band room. We are moving it from the usual Third Thursday because Thursday, 8/16 is Back to School night for Kaiser.

See you there!

Updated 2018-19 Band Schedule

July 16th – July 27th
Band Camp (Summer Band & Guard – June 4th – June29th)
Aug 4th
Uniform Fitting (8:00am – 12:00pm)
Aug. 11th
Field Rehearsal
Aug. 18th
Field Rehearsal
Aug 25th
Field Rehearsal
Sept. 8th
Field Rehearsal
Sept. 15th
Field Rehearsal
Sept. 22nd
Field Rehearsal
Sept. 29th
Field Rehearsal
SEPT. 14th
Los Angeles County Fair Marching Band Competition

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Aug 17th
Sultana
Aug 31st
Westminster
Sept 7th
Hillcrest
Oct. 5th
Summit
Oct. 19th
Colton
Oct. 6th
Mayfair Field Tournament 3:00pm – 12:00pm
Oct 13th
Azusa Golden Days Parade 8:00am – 1:00pm
Oct 13th
Field Tournament / West Valley High School
Oct. 27th
Loara Band Review / Field Tournament
Nov. 3rd
Chino Band Review 11:30am – 3:00pm
Nov. 3rd
Field Tournament / San Gogornio High School
Nov. 10th
Riverside King Band Review / Capo Valley F/T
Nov. 17th
Arcadia Band Review / Championships?
Dec. 8th
Fontana Christmas Parade 9:00am – 1:00pm
Dec. 14th
Christmas Dinner Concert
Dec. 30th
BandFest!!
Jan. 1, 2019
Tournament of Roses Parade!!
TBA
Disneyland Trip
Jan.
Honor Band Auditions

** Color Guard Shows February – April TBA

** Drumline Shows February – April TBA

TBA
Middle School Visits
Feb. 9th
Big Band Bash (Jazz Bands)
TBA
Solo & Ensemble Festival (Selected Students)
TBA
RCC Band Festival
Mar. 13th
Fontana Band Festival
Apr. 3rd
Dinner Concert for The Parents
TBA
Spring Trip !!
TBA
Jazz Festival
May 2nd
Principal’s Concert
TBA
Band, Orchestra, and Pageantry Awards Banquet
May ?
Baccalaureate (Brass Choir)
May ?
Graduation

Parade band rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

  • Field Rehearsals: Tue. from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Thurs. 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am – 11:00am (The Fridays and Saturdays that are free of football games and competitions).
  • This schedule does not include Back to School Night performances, playoff football games, and civic performances that can’t be forecast. These performance dates will be announced in a timely manner.

Fontana Walks this Saturday, July 21

On Saturday July 21, 2018 we have been invited by the Mayor Acquanetta of Fontana to join her and many others to do a Fontana Community walk. It is on July 21st at 7am and will last for about 2 hours at the Jessie Turner Center/ Fontana Park by Summit High School. Mayor Acquanetta will like all students of The Kaiser High School Catamount Pride Marching Band and Color Guard that are going to be performing at the Rose Parade to attend this walk to help support our community that we will representing in the Rose Parade for 2019. The Fontana Walks! is trying to reach 2 billion steps within a year and Mayor Acquanetta will love for the Kaiser Band and Color Guard students to be apart of it. Participants are free and can join anytime. There is a registration form that can be done online on the Fontana Community website https://www.fontana.org/FormCenter/Community-Services-9/Fontana-Walks-Registration-Form-71 or at the Jessie Turner Center/ Fontana Park on the day of the walk. We are encouraging all the student at Kaiser and those who are coming back to join us for this occasion. All students that will be participating must meet at the Center/ Park at 6:45am and must be picked up at the same place promptly by 10 am. Students that are going wear your Kaiser Band T-shirt or your band Jacket to represent the school. If you are a rookie and does not have one just wear a black shirt. Bring water and be ready to walk.

Saturday, July 21st | 7:00am

Fontana Park

15556 Summit Avenue

Fontana, CA 92336

( Approximately 2 hours long)

https://www.fontana.org/FormCenter/Community-Services-9/Fontana-Walks-Registration-Form-71

Where to get guard items

Trying to collect the things that each guard member needs besides what is ordered through the band boosters.

Each guard member needs three silver six foot poles. One place to get them from is The Band Shoppe: https://www.bandshoppe.com/Aluminum-Color-Guard-Flag-Pole-p/ve102.htm Make sure you select silver for the color.

Also, they need a pole bag. They are available from Amazon.com (among other places): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010T6LDFK

They also need white electrical tape and black electrical tape. These are available at Home Depot or Lowe’s.

They need a rifle. 37 1/2″, white with silver bolt and no strap. This is also available from The Band Shoppe: https://www.bandshoppe.com/DSI-Elite-5-Rifle-without-Strap-p/ve606.htm

And, they need fingerless gloves. https://www.bandshoppe.com/DSI-Ever-Dri-Leather-Fingerless-Gloves-p/gl445s.htm They should be “nude” color.

Hope this helps. There are a few more small things that we need: weights & caps for the poles, a yoga mat, and jazz shoes (for field). I will add here as soon as I find out the exact ones.

Those that are doing parade will need white Dinkles. https://www.bandshoppe.com/Dinkles-Glide-Marching-Band-Shoes-p/4055-4075s.htm

Band camp starts Monday!

Don’t forget, mandatory band and color guard camp starts this Monday at 7:30am. Please make sure you’re there at least five minutes early so you can be ready to get started at 7:30. Camp will go until 4:30pm on Monday & Tuesday. Bring water (only water is allowed on the football field) and sunscreen. Eat a substantial breakfast (not just a donut) and get a good night’s sleep! Make sure you bring a healthy lunch with ample protein. It will be hard work, but it will be worth it. Be great!

From Mr. Allmond:

ATTENTION ALL BAND AND GUARD STUDENTS!! BAND CAMP IS MAN-DA-TO-RY!! Uniforms are at a premium this year and they will go first to all band campers. Due to an increase in personnel this year putting everyone in a uniform will be a challenge until we get the additional ones in November. THIS YEAR ONLY THOSE STUDENTS WHO COME TO BAND CAMP WILL GET A UNIFORM! Very exciting year coming up culminating in our landmark performance in the Tournament of Roses opening ceremonies. What an honor! I look forward to seeing all of you at camp!!